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Ingredient

Saccharomyces boulardii

Promising

A specific probiotic yeast with well-documented strain-level studies.

How it works

Transient colonization that may compete with pathogens and modulate intestinal immune signalling.

Evidence

Reasonable RCT base for prevention of antibiotic-associated GI upset.

Studies

  • McFarland, World J Gastroenterol, 2010

    Meta-analysis supports S. boulardii for antibiotic-associated GI upset.

    PubMed 20140234

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Thorne Saccharomyces Boulardii 250 mg

Thorne

Per serving
250 mg
Studied midpoint
375 mg · 2/day

Effective cost

$1.07/day·$32/month

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